Staff – SICSA

Welcome to the Pack: Dr. Fredley!

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 07, 2020Comments Disabled

We’ve added a new Veterinarian to our pack! Meet our newest addition to the SICSA team, Dr. Victry Fredley! Dr. Fredley came to Ohio from Southern California. Here, she attended Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, from...

Joining the SICSA Pack: Meet Dr. Molly Burke

By Samantha HoeflerJuly 14, 2020Comments Disabled

Earlier this year, SICSA began the search for a new veterinarian to add to our team. We are delighted to have found Dr. Molly Burke! Dr. Burke grew up in a south suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Later, she moved to Champaign-Urbana, IL where she received...

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Meet Our New Animal Care Manager: Chris Van Wyk

By Samantha HoeflerJune 03, 2020Comments Disabled

Earlier this year, SICSA began our search for a new Animal Care Manager, and the wait is finally over! We are ecstatic to have welcome Chris Van Wyk to the SICSA pack in this position! Chris comes to SICSA from Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent the last...

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Unpacking, Getting Settled, and Our Grand Opening!

By Samantha HoeflerJanuary 29, 2020Comments Disabled

Box by box, we are finally getting settled in our Washington Township home! We want to keep you in the loop as much as possible during this exciting process. The 8172 Washington Church Road location is coming together beautifully as staff unpack, and...

Adoption Dogs Staff Stray Thoughts

Happy Tails – Bringing Herb (Tiny Tim) Home

By Samantha HoeflerJanuary 29, 2020Comments Disabled

One of the perks of working at an animal center is spending time with animals every day. While it might be tempting for staff to want to adopt all the pets which are our favorites, more often we show restraint and send the animals home with wonderful...

Employee Spotlight – Paula Dalton

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Adoption Dogs Staff

Employee Spotlight – Paula Dalton

By Katie NeubertJune 26, 2018Comments Disabled

If you have been to SICSA Pet Adoption Center or called us on a weekday, chances are you’ve talked to Paula Dalton. Paula has been our Customer Service/Front Desk Representative for over 7 years! She began her SICSA adventure as some of our staff...

How I Went From Loving Dogs to Being a Cat Mom – Part 2

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How I Went From Loving Dogs to Being a Cat Mom – Part 2

By Katie NeubertJune 25, 2018Comments Disabled

This is part two to my adventure of becoming a cat mom. Have you read Part 1? Click here to catch up! Let me start this blog out with this statement: When I started at SICSA, I was of the mindset that dogs were the best – no questions asked. Dog...

How I Went From Loving Dogs to Being a Cat Mom – Part 1

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How I Went From Loving Dogs to Being a Cat Mom – Part 1

By Katie NeubertJune 22, 2018Comments Disabled

This is the story of how I went from being a self-proclaimed dog person to owning two cats. Since I was young, I have always been an animal advocate. My father told me a story of when I was four and really wanted to go fishing, but I didn’t want...

June Staff Spotlight: Beth W.

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June Staff Spotlight: Beth W.

By Katie NeubertJune 27, 2016No Comments

Beth stumbled upon SICSA in 1997, when she needed community service hours for her high school’s confirmation. Having always loved animals, it seemed like it would be a perfect fit. It turned out to be a great match and after Beth graduated, she continued...

April Staff Spotlight: Bethany W.

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Foster Staff Volunteering

April Staff Spotlight: Bethany W.

By Katie NeubertApril 26, 2016No Comments

Bethany and her sister found SICSA several years ago when they were searching to adopt a puppy. Bethany’s sister became interested in volunteering, but unfortunately, wasn’t yet 13 years old – the minimum age for Junior Volunteers. Bethany was,...